Lay on
verb
To provide or supply a lot of something.
The hotel laid on a buffet in the dining room.
Often appears as...
- lay on food
- lay on entertainment
verb
To apply a substance by spreading it on something.
She laid on a thick layer of cream on her burnt skin.
Often appears as...
- lay on paint
- lay on cream
verb
To hit someone continuously.
The bullies laid on him before the teacher arrived.
Often appears as...
- lay on punches
- lay on kicks
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To connect something to a power source.
Can you lay on the lights, it's getting quite dark.
Often appears as...
- lay on power
- lay on water
verb
To provide or supply a lot of something.
The hotel laid on a buffet in the dining room.
Often appears as...
- lay on food
- lay on entertainment
verb
To apply a substance by spreading it on something.
She laid on a thick layer of cream on her burnt skin.
Often appears as...
- lay on paint
- lay on cream
verb
To hit someone continuously.
The bullies laid on him before the teacher arrived.
Often appears as...
- lay on punches
- lay on kicks
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To connect something to a power source.
Can you lay on the lights, it's getting quite dark.
Often appears as...
- lay on power
- lay on water
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Provision
Used to describe a generous or excessive providing of something, often more than necessary.
The conference laid on an immense spread of food.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Occasions
Often used when extra services or provisions are made for a special event or situation.
They laid on a special bus service for the festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Effort
Implies that someone has made an additional effort to provide something not normally available.
Our hosts laid on a guided tour for us.
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Provision
Used to describe a generous or excessive providing of something, often more than necessary.
The conference laid on an immense spread of food.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Occasions
Often used when extra services or provisions are made for a special event or situation.
They laid on a special bus service for the festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Effort
Implies that someone has made an additional effort to provide something not normally available.
Our hosts laid on a guided tour for us.
Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Provision
Used to describe a generous or excessive providing of something, often more than necessary.
The conference laid on an immense spread of food.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Occasions
Often used when extra services or provisions are made for a special event or situation.
They laid on a special bus service for the festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Effort
Implies that someone has made an additional effort to provide something not normally available.
Our hosts laid on a guided tour for us.
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